Usn mk2 rcc knife value book

The scabbard is the grey fiberblass and in very good condition and the knife was made by camillus which was marked on the guard. Next will be kabar branded, rcc robeson then pal you wont find many pals. Mark 1 navy knife general purpose colonial outdoor gear. See all listings by wildwood inc print this listing. Wwii us mk2 navy usn roberson cutlery rcc knife with. This auction company has requested and been granted access to see all bids placed including any maximum prebids. Wwii kabar usn mk2 fighting knife with scabbard, clear.

Co 8 vp knife features original leather washer grip, some original bluing, and heavy steel pommel. The blade has been sharpened a lot, but is still in good condition. Named ww2 wwii robeson shuredge rcc usn us navy mark ii mk 2 fighting knife. Vintage military knife rcc usn mk2 fighting knife youtube. Most mark2s you will find are camillus branded, they made the most. The knife has been sharpened a number of times but it is still in really nice shape. I am only passing along a short excerpt of information from his book and much researched hard work. Ww2 usn udt fighting knife, original 1945 nord composition. It is marked on the rear nord navy ordnance department 6581 and b.

My father was a cook in the coast guard during ww2 at the new york port of embarkation. Serving collectors for over 20 years with quality, original. Wwii robeson rcc usn us navy mark ii mk 2 fighting knife nord sheath. Searching for knife usn or other similiar products. Us wwii usn mk2 utility knife, rcc mfg robeson cutlery. The markings on the knife crossguard are as follows. This web site features a large variety of usn mark 2 knife, including items such as wwi, revolutionary war, cold war, civil war, and many extra. This is a nice wwii us navy mk ii knife manufactured by camillus, ny. This is a nice example of a wwii usn mark 2 fighting knife. Kabar was a fighting and utility knife issued to american armed forces including the marines and navy. Kabar is the contemporary popular name for the combat knife first adopted by the united states marine corps in november 1942 as the 1219c2 combat knife later designated the usmc mark 2 combat knife or knife, fighting utility, and subs. Usn mk2 survival bowie knife ww2 navy nr antique price guide details. Camillus redesigned the knife, replacing the threaded nut with a steel pin.

I grew up listening to his stories of course, but one day he pulls out a knife. This exact knife is pictured on page 173 of mike silveys wwii book wwii knuckle knife. Mk2 knife antique kabar usn mk2 survival bowie knife ww2 navy nr antique price guide details page. The blade is serrated and has the model number stamped at its base. I was being dumb and didnt take pictures of it, but it was well used although not in bad shape. There are a few oil marks on the blade, but these are removable if desired. The new design was deemed acceptable, hence the designation usn fighting knife, mark 2. The mk2 knife was developed as an improvement over the mk1. Aprox 3423 force knives were made by case for the devils brigade wwii v42 made by case for the us navy. S navy knife, designed as a generalpurpose deck knife is not just for the collector or the reenactor but for everyone looking for the perfect carry knife, weighing only 4.

The butt of the knife is marked bill tate usn uss munda 104. Browse our comprehensive selection of wwi, or try doing a search for a particular usn mark 2 knife with the site search. N mk 2 combat knife aka kabar wwii collectors weekly. This exact knife is pictured on page 129 of mike silveys military pocket knife book. The handle is similarly excellent with no notable flaws.

The handle is aluminum with checkered grips and is cast to the blade. Wwii v42 made by case for the first special service force. In addition to further information on books one and two, collectors can. This knife and another similar mark 2 meant for underwater work were issued with the usn mk2 scabbard with a gray molded plastic body and a gray webbing hanger. Are you trying to find usn mark 2 knife or relevant products. The design of the knife consists of a leather handle with several grooves placed at inrtervals. Wwii us navy mk2 rcc knifedagger original scabbard ebay. Australia ww2 rare gregsteel fighting knife made for us forces.

Vietnam war era us fighting knife made from milpar m6 bayonet overruns. This version was made by union cutlery aka kabar and thus is an official kabar. The knife had a heavy, threaded butt and because of minor design flaws was promptly returned to the factory. Im having trouble finding a value on one with the same markings. Belt is in good condition, adjustable buckle, still working, some light tear of the fabric on the belt around the edges, close to the buckle. Robeson knife collectors guide all about pocket knives. This page is about kabar usn mk2,contains usn mk2 knife kabar with. Dec 17, 2011 my fathers usn mk2 knife article about. This is marked kabar on the guard which means 1944 or. Blued 7 inch blade, expertly sharpened, razor edge, crossguard marked u. Wwii us navy mk2 fighting knife, rcc, w scabbard nord 6581. World war two style brown leather sheath for us navy mark. Us navy mk2 us navy mark 2 navy mk2 navy mark 2 wwii kabar wwii kabar replace mk2 and mark 2 above with various combinations of kabar key items to know. Wwii us mk2 navy usn roberson cutlery rcc knife with sheath.

We present a wide variety of knife usn, with listings such as wwi, revolutionary war, cold war, civil war, plus lots extra. Robeson usa cutlery made some of the mk 2 utility fighting knives for the us navy and the marines in and after ww2. This is a world war ii united states navy mark ii mkii fighting utility knife. The knife is in good shape, with about 50% of the original bluing.

Wwii robeson rcc usn us navy mark ii mk 2 fighting knife ww2. Beautifully engraved antique colt sa revolvers in custom cases. The company changed their name to kabar although i am not sure when. Overall length of this mk2 is 12 inches, with a 7 inch clippoint blade. The upper end reads k a, and under it bar, the lower part reads usn mk2 the sheath and webbing is olive drab and the handle looks like it. From what i have gathered from research it is an early usn mk2. The comment about dropping the ny applies to the later knife, combat same design but blade marked and that changed in the 1970s. Help date camillus usn, mark 2 knife edged weapons u. I have a robeson cutlery company rcc united states navy mk2 combat knife. C on one side of the pommel and usn mk2 on the other side of the pommel. The nord 6581 indicate the knife was produced and issued between july 1944 and april 1945. Uwk0017, wwii us navy mk ii knife manufactured by camillus, ny. Theres some small discolorations, but overall an excellent, minty blade. Stewarts military antiques us wwii usn mk2 utility knife, rcc.

Apr 11, 2021 vintage usa usn mk 2 rcc military knife condition is used. Robeson cutlery company, leather grip, pinned pommel, light to moderate wear. This introduction into the history of robeson cutlery is only possible due to the hard work by tom kalcevic and his book knives can talk. The second version is about the most sought after of the usn mk 2 knives. The scabbard is marked on the front metal guard u. Skip is correct that mark was used from midlate 1944 to the end of production 1945. Vintage ww2 usn mark 1 pal rh35 fighting knife and usn mk1 sheath kabar combat. This is a great example of the legendary wwii production usn mark 2 ka bar fighting knife by robeson cutlery co. Us navy seal team punisher spring assisted opening tanto blade rescue pocket knife belt cutter glass breaker limited edition 4. Wwii us navy mk2 fighting knifeup for auction is a preowned wwii usn mk2 fighting knife with scabbard, blade marked usn mk2 and rcc robeson cutlery co. Navy utility knife, mark 2 was developed during wwii and was made by four different manufacturers. Usn mk2 fighting knife by rcc for sale by wildwood inc on gunsamerica 906103843. The knife is blade marked only with usn and kabar olean, ny on the reverse side. The blade is in excellent condition with no signs of sharpening.

The knife is marked on the blade side of the guard ka over bar, and usn over mk2, it has a stacked leather hand grip, with a woven cord at the hilt. The leather scabbard is also usn marked and is stamped boyt 1943. I do not mark merchandise value below value price or as a gift. The hilt is kabar maker stamped as well as usn mk2. I have used one on a 1943 blade marked camillus usn mk2, a 1970s camillus 5684 mk2 and a current production kabar 1225 usn. Navy survival kit knife, colonial number 2 manufactured by colonial of providence, r. This is from a united states navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Oct 25, 2011 picked up the knife in the photo below at a local garage sale yesterday. Translate description fixed blade knife marked usn mk2 rcc on guard with metal sheath. Kabar is also the name of a related manufacturing company most known for the same 11 34inch fighting and utility bowie knife adopted by the united states marine corps and united states navy as the usn fighting knife mark ii. The blade is in minty condition with no notable flaws. Usmc kabar style fighting knife with leather sheath.